Mercedes-Benz E
Black · Diesel · 2012 · 2,200 cc
L31 BAKMOT history
L31 BAK is a black diesel Mercedes-Benz E first used on 7 Nov 2012. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 13 MOT tests, with 68,837 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 68,837 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 13
- 11 passed · 2 failed
- Per year
- 4,279 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- L31 BAK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Mercedes-Benz
- Model
- E
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,200 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2012
- First used
- 7 Nov 2012
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
L31 BAK was last recorded at 68,837 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 3,579 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 65,258 miles · 25 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,579 miles
- Average per year
- 4,279 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 68,837 miles
- 2024 – 65,258 miles
- 2023 – 61,353 miles
- 2022 – 57,033 miles
- 2021 – 53,540 miles
- 2020 – 48,432 miles
- 2019 – 45,169 miles
- 2018 – 40,401 miles
- 2017 – 35,805 miles
- 2016 – 30,509 miles
- 2015 – 26,109 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass68,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
Recurring issues
Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.
Under trays and engine cover fitted
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2020
Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
13 tests since 11 Dec 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass68,837 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 68,837 miles
- Test number
- 561187660721
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail68,937 miles (+3,679)1 dangerous1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 68,937 miles
- Test number
- 592266779649
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass65,258 miles (+3,905)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 65,258 miles
- Test number
- 695899002426
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,353 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 61,353 miles
- Test number
- 601432530220
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail61,353 miles (+4,320)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 61,353 miles
- Test number
- 473011292663
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass57,033 miles (+3,493)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 57,033 miles
- Test number
- 390035855468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,540 miles (+5,108)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 53,540 miles
- Test number
- 340401416249
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass48,432 miles (+3,263)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 48,432 miles
- Test number
- 689283308753
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
Pass45,169 miles (+4,768)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 45,169 miles
- Test number
- 789366222715
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass40,401 miles (+4,596)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 40,401 miles
- Test number
- 621637847938
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
Pass35,805 miles (+5,296)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 35,805 miles
- Test number
- 109495279020
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass30,509 miles (+4,400)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 30,509 miles
- Test number
- 140534361218
- AdvisoryUnder trays and engine cover fitted
Pass26,109 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 26,109 miles
- Test number
- 837769185642
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner milk (4.1.E.1)
Questions about L31 BAK
- Does L31 BAK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L31 BAK is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on L31 BAK?
- The MOT on L31 BAK is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has L31 BAK done?
- L31 BAK was recorded at 68,837 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 4,279 miles a year.
- Has L31 BAK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. L31 BAK has failed 2 of its 13 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on L31 BAK ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on L31 BAK find?
- L31 BAK passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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